A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4271336 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4273311 epoch_slot_no: 18111 block_no: 4271159 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2020-06-09 02:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f90fbfad8e57681ae0b92b982e5fe4a9cf481432a4ed0df25df6d17aa15c21bBlock Operator
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